Boston Police report that David Woodman, 22, of Southwick, died today at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 11 days after he collapsed while being arrested on Brookline Avenue in the Fenway following the Celtics win:
Officers observed an individual, crossing the street with a group of four others, drinking from an open container of what was believed to be alcohol. Officers attempted to conduct a threshold inquiry when the suspect attempted to flee. He was soon subdued by officers. The suspect began struggling with the officers as they attempted to handcuff him.
At that time, officers realized that he was in medical distress; they immediately began to administer CPR and summonsed EMS to that location. An ambulance arrived on scene and took over emergency CPR. He was rushed to Beth Israel Medical Center.
The Suffolk County DA's office, Boston Police homicide unit and Boston Police internal-affairs unit are all investigating. Autopsy results are pending.
The Herald had previously reported that Woodman had a pre-existing cardiac condition.
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Do you feel better now?
By Gareth
Sat, 08/02/2008 - 5:58am
Really, you should try to work out your problems with a counselor instead of taking a big verbal crap on the internet.
Man who collapsed during
By Anonymous
Mon, 08/04/2008 - 9:07am
Man who collapsed during arrest after Celtics victory dies.
I'm not sure its true that David Woodman collapsed. I think he was subdued by police and already face down on the ground when he stopped breathing. We don't know if he stopped breathing as a result of the physical encounter or subsequently. Doctors told his parents that the brain damage he suffered was a result of no oxygen to the brain for four minutes. CPR administered immediately mitigates because even though the heart is not working, the CPR action causes blood flow and oxygenation. I've been meaning to ask you to correct the title if that's ok.
progress?
By Anonymous
Fri, 08/15/2008 - 7:35pm
Any word from the Suffolk County DA or BPD Commissioner Davis regarding their progress on this investigation?
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